Saturday, December 15, 2012

Best books of 2012 - Shadow and Bone

I love this time of year - when "Best books of the year" lists are posted. So here goes. My best book list will be a series of blogs. The beginning of my list is a wonderful Young Adult (YA) fantasy novel.


Shadow and Bone (series - The Grisha #1)  by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone is a great example of a young adult fantasy novel that will appeal to a wide audience.
It always amazes me when an author can create a whole world with elements of what the readers may know and mixes in elements of magic and terrible creatures. I can imagine the war-torn country of Ravka filled with the familiar elements of Eastern European folklore.  The characters are so engaging and well-drawn, it’s hard to pick a favorite.  However, the book is predominantly the story of friendship and love between Alina and Mal, orphans with special skills that have gone undiscovered until now; all of the other characters revolve around them. When Alina’s magical powers come to the notice of the mighty and power hungry Darkling, she must decide what is true and worthy.  Enjoy this captivating novel and then wait with me for the next installment!

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